David Walentas shares lessons in courage and success during recent UVA visit
September 21, 2026
During a recent visit to UVA, longtime Foundation benefactor and UVA alumnus David Walentas joined President Scott Beardsley for a conversation about courage, perseverance, and the value of embracing new experiences. Walentas also met with students whose opportunities at the University have been shaped by his family’s historic $100 million commitment, including members of the Foundation’s Walentas Scholars Program.